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Release Date:  March 9, 2010 - Armed Robbery at West Street Market

The Concord Police Department is looking for assistance from the public in identifying the individual responsible for the armed robbery of a local business.

The robbery occurred at the West Street Market located at 60 West Street on March 8^th at approximately 8:15 pm. The suspect entered the market and pointed a handgun at the clerk.  The suspect demanded money and Marlboro cigarettes. 

The suspect fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.  Evidence was collected from the scene.

 The suspect was described as a white male, approximately 20 years of age, 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 150-160 lbs.  The suspect was wearing large dark glasses and a grey hooded sweatshirt.

There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident.

Release Date:  March 5, 2010 - Burglary on Princeton Street

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspect in two recent residential burglaries.  

On March 4^th at approximately 1:32 pm the resident of 7 Princeton Street arrived home to find a burglar leaving the residence.  The homeowner had a brief physical confrontation with the burglar before the suspect fled the area on foot. The homeowner was not injured.

The suspect is described as a white male, between 25-35 years of age, approximately 6 feet tall, medium build, wearing a red and white plaid shirt and a blue vest. The suspect was noted to be wearing glasses and an “Indiana Jones” style hat.

The suspect accessed the Princeton Street residence by forcing a door.  Undisclosed property was stolen from the residence.

A second burglary occurred on March 4^th at 59 Stone Street.  This incident was reported to the Police Department at 4:45 pm and would have occurred sometime after 10:30 am.  In this incident the resident arrived home to find that someone had illegally entered his home and had stolen approximately $3,500.00 in assorted jewelry.  Entry was made into the residence by forcing a door.

Evidence collected from both scenes suggests that these incidents are related.

The Concord Police Department is asking any one who has information on this burglary to call the Concord Police Department or the Concord Regional Crimeline.

Release Date:  February 22, 2010 - Theft of Vehicle

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspect in a recent theft of a vehicle from a Concord residence.

On January 27^th the Concord Police Department investigated the theft of a vehicle from a residence on Eastman Street.  The victim reported that her green 2001 Ford Taurus station wagon was stolen while parked in the driveway of 46 Eastman Street.  The theft occurred between 9:30 pm on January 26^th and 6:00 am on January 27^th.   Inside the vehicle at the time it was stolen was the victim’s pocketbook containing identification and credit cards.

A follow up investigation showed that the stolen credit cards were used on January 27^th at the Evans Express Market in Lebanon at 4:54 am, the Circle K in Ascutney, VT at 5:50 am, and the Shell Station in Bellows Falls, VT at 6:16 am. On January 27^th at 6:50 am an additional attempt to use one of the stolen credit cards at the Exit 4 Gas Station I-91 in Putney, VT was denied.    

Evidence has been recovered in relation to this incident.

The Concord Police Department has recovered video surveillance from the Circle K in Ascutney, VT and is asking the public to assist in identifying an individual of interest depicted in the photograph. The vehicle displaying NH registration 372712 was last observed with the individual at the Circle K in VT.

Release Date:  February 17, 2010 - Second Degree Assault at 7-11 Store

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying a suspect in a recent assault that occurred at a Concord business.

The crime under investigation occurred on February 3^rd at 9:00 pm at the 7-Eleven Store, 125 Loudon Road.  The suspect in this incident is a white male. He is accused of assaulting a customer at the front entrance of the store. 

The suspect has short brown hair and was wearing a red and black varsity style jacket with an “S” on the front.  The jacket has a red front, a black back and black sleeves.  The suspect also wore blue jeans and dark colored shoes.

The 26 year old male victim sustained serious injuries and was treated at Concord Hospital.

The Concord Police Department has recovered video surveillance of this crime and is asking the public to assist in identifying the individual depicted in the photographs.  The photos provided with this release show a white male in the parking lot of the store on February 3^rd at 9:00 pm.  The suspect is being sought for second degree assault. 

Release Date:  February 10, 2010 - Theft at Sam's Club

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspect in a series of thefts that occurred at a Concord business.

The crime under investigation occurred on November 10^th at Sam’s Club located at 304 Sheep Davis Road.  The suspect in this incident is a heavy set black male and he is accused of stealing numerous DVDs from the store without making a purchase. The stolen merchandise has a value of $100.00.

Sam’s Club security has determined that the suspect had been in the store on four previous occasions and had stolen numerous DVDs.  The investigation has revealed that this suspect has been committing similar thefts at Sam’s Clubs throughout New England.

In each incident in Concord the suspect wore similar clothing. The suspect wore a white or gray button down shirt, black leather coat, black pants and black shoes. It is believed that the suspect may operate a white van with a NY registration.

The Concord Police Department has recovered video surveillance from store security and is asking the public to assist in identifying an individual of interest depicted in the photographs.

Release Date:  February 5, 2010 - Concord Home Invasion

The Concord Police Department responded to a Green Street apartment at approximately 10:30 p.m. on February 4, 2010 for a report of a possible armed home invasion.

Upon arrival, officers made contact with the residents who relayed that they heard a knock on the door and when the male tenant answered he was knocked to the ground by the first of three males that entered.  The first male held a handgun and ordered the male to kneel and face the wall.  The female tenant, who was in the kitchen, came out into the living room and saw what was going on and next remembered being on her knees facing the wall.  Two other males entered the residence and ransacked part of the living room and kitchen.  There were no injuries during this incident.  The couple’s two young children were asleep upstairs at the time.  An undisclosed amount of money was taken from the residence.  The handgun was described as a black semi-automatic.

The first male suspect was described as a white male approximately 6 feet tall, 200 pounds, wearing jeans and a black hoodie pulled up over his head.  There is no description for the other two males.  This is no additional information available at this time. 

Release Date:  January 29, 2010 - Theft from Penacook Village Laundromat

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying a suspect in a recent theft that occurred at a Concord business.

The crime under investigation occurred on January 20^th at 3:55 am at the Penacook Village Laundromat located at 285 Village Street.  The suspect in this incident is a white male.  He is suspected of stealing a 32 inch Vizio LCD television valued at $400.00.

The suspect is accused of taking the television from its mounts on the wall of the business.  The television was mounted on the wall in the waiting area for use by customers.  The suspect has a goatee and was wearing a black Nike knit cap, a dark hooded sweatshirt, dark pants and black and white sneakers.

The Concord Police Department has recovered video surveillance of this crime and is asking the public to assist in identifying an individual depicted in the photographs. The photos provided with this release show a white male in the Laundromat on January 20^th at 3:55 am.  The suspect is being sought for theft. 

Release Date:  January 13, 2010 - Counterfeit Money

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying a person of interest in a recent fraud that occurred at a Concord business.

The crime under investigation occurred on December 30^th at 2:00 pm at the Market Basket located at 80 Storrs Street.  The suspect in this incident is a white male.  He is suspected of passing a counterfeit bill when paying for merchandise.

The suspect was wearing sunglasses, a black knit cap with horizontal white stripes, a tan waist length jacket, a dark shirt and blue jeans.

The suspect passed a counterfeit twenty dollar bill ($20.00).  Evidence has been collected in relation to this investigation.  The Concord Police Department is also investigating similar incidents where counterfeit twenty dollar bills were passed at additional local businesses.

The Concord Police Department has recovered video surveillance from store security of this crime and is asking the public to assist in identifying an individual of interest depicted in the photographs.  The photos provided with this release show a white male in Market Basket on December 30^th at 2:00 pm.  The suspect is being sought for fraud. 

Release Date:  December 30, 2009 - Flim-Flam Scam at Wal-Mart

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspect in a recent scam of a local business.

On 12/15/09 a Concord Police Officer responded to Wal-Mart located at 344 Loudon Road to investigate a flim-flam scheme perpetrated against the business. The officer learned that on November 24^th a suspect successfully scammed a clerk when making a purchase resulting in the suspect receiving more cash than entitled. The suspect, described as being a black female, left the store after fraudulently obtaining in excess of $100.00.  It’s believed that the suspect is traveling with a white female.

The scam occurred when the suspect made a small purchase with a $100.00 bill.  After receiving change, the suspect purposely confused the clerk by changing her mind frequently about how she wanted the change returned to her.  The quick exchange of cash led to the suspect receiving more than her initial change on the small purchase using a $100.00 bill.

The Concord Police Department has recovered video surveillance from store security and is asking the public to assist in identifying individuals of interest depicted in the photographs. The photos provided with this release depict a black female and a white female in Wal-Mart on November 24^th at 9:20 pm.  

Release Date:  December 24, 2009 - Robbery at Apartment

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspects in a recent robbery that occurred at a Concord apartment complex.

On December 22^nd at approximately 10:15 pm the Concord Police Department responded to 85 Manchester Street, Building # 3, to investigate a robbery.  At that location officers met with a twenty year old male victim of the robbery.  The victim reported that when he arrived home he entered the building and walked up the rear staircase to his apartment. The victim alleged that when he reached the top of the staircase he was attacked by two white males. The victim stated that he was beaten and robbed of his personal property.

The victim stated that the attackers took his wallet, containing cash, a diamond earring and a blue and silver Nike sling backpack.

The suspects were described as white males in their 20’s, both reported to be  tall and thin with short brown hair, one was wearing a white shirt and the other a grey shirt, both were wearing jeans. The suspects fled the area on foot.

 Evidence has been recovered in relation to this incident.

Release Date:  December 1, 2009 - Shoplifting at Burlington Coat Factory

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspects in a recent theft of merchandise that occurred at a Concord business.

The crime, under investigation, occurred on November 14^th at approximately 4:00 pm at Burlington Coat Factory located at 50 Storrs Street. The suspects in this incident are two white females in their late teens to early twenties.

They are accused of taking merchandise from the store without making a purchase.  The suspects fled in a silver Pontiac Grand Prix.  The value of the property stolen is more than $700.00. Evidence has been recovered in relation to this incident.

The Concord Police Department has recovered video surveillance from store security and is asking the public to assist in identifying individuals of interest depicted in the photographs. The photos provided with this release show two white females in the Burlington Coat Factory on November 14^th at 4:00 pm.  

Release Date:  October 16, 2009 - Burglary of CRW Landscaping Trailer at Cole Gardens

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspect(s) in a recent commercial burglary involving the theft of a large amount of landscaping equipment.

On the morning of Thursday, October 8^th the Concord Police Department responded to Cole Gardens, 430 Loudon Road to investigate a burglary.  The investigation revealed that the burglary occurred between October 7^th at 3:00 pm and 7:30 am on the 8^th.  The perpetrator(s) accessed a trailer on the property being rented by CRW Landscaping and removed the equipment.

The following items were stolen:

• Two Redmax 8000 Leaf Blowers

• One Stihl Leaf Blower

• Two Redmax Pole Pruners

• One Stihl Chain Saw

• One Stihl Brush Cutter

In addition the perpetrator(s) also stole four gas cans, two small chain saws, a tool box and assorted tools.  The estimated value of the stolen equipment is $7,000.00. 

Evidence has been collected in relation to this investigation. There are no suspects at this time.

Release Date:  September 22, 2009 - Burglary/Theft of Copper at Granite Group

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspect(s) in a recent commercial burglary involving the theft of a large amount of copper from a local plumbing supply business.

On the morning of Monday, September 21, 2009 the Concord NH Police Department responded to the Granite Group, 6 Storrs Street, for the report of a burglary that occurred over the weekend.  Sometime between Friday evening September 18, 2009 and Monday morning September 21, 2009 the suspect(s) forced entry into the warehouse at Granite Group and stole a large amount of copper consisting of assorted copper fittings and copper tubing.

The estimated value of the stolen material is $20,000.00.

Release Date:  September 17, 2009 - Theft of Sign at Concord OBGYN

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspect(s) in a recent theft.

On August 28^th at approximately 3:45 pm an Officer from the Concord Police Department responded to 189 North Main Street, Concord OBGYN, upon receiving a complaint that a sign had been stolen.  The Officer met with a maintenance employee who explained that a large red sign with a pink boarder located in front of the building had been stolen. The sign measures 30 inches x 42 inches and reads “Concord Obstetrics & Gynecology”.

The theft occurred between 7:00 pm on August 27^th and 1:00pm on the 28^th.  In addition to the sign being stolen, spot lights used to illuminate the sign were damaged.

The value of the sign is estimated at $2,880.00.

Release Date:  September 10, 2009 - Hit & Run at Pleasant Street/Kensington Road

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspect in a recent hit and run accident.

On September 1^st at approximately 4:46 pm Officers of the Concord Police Department responded to the intersection of Pleasant Street and Kensington Road to investigate a motor vehicle collision. Officers arriving at the scene learned that one of the three vehicles involved had fled the scene.

The victim explained that he was eastbound on Pleasant Street and had stopped behind another vehicle waiting to turn left onto Kensington Road. The victim observed a silver or tan 4 door Subaru approach from the rear. The Subaru failed to stop, rear-ending the victim’s silver colored Saturn.  The force of the impact pushed the victim’s vehicle into another vehicle waiting to turn left onto Kensington Road.  The victim’s vehicle sustained rear-end damage.  No injuries were reported as a result of this accident.

The suspect, described as a white male in his late teens with long blond hair, stopped and exited his vehicle. The suspect looked at the damage to the victim’s vehicle but fled when he was informed that the police had been notified of the accident.  The suspect got back into his vehicle and was last seen northbound on Kensington Road. The suspect’s vehicle sustained damage to the front bumper, grill and hood.

 The Concord Police is seeking to locate the suspect vehicle and identify the operator.

Release Date:  August 21, 2009 - Credit Card Fraud

The Concord Police Department is looking for assistance from the public in identifying two individuals possibly responsible for fraudulently using a stolen credit card.

On 06-23-09 at approximately 1950 hrs, the Concord Police responded to the Gold’s Gym, 2 Home Avenue, for the report of a theft.   A patron of Gold’s Gym discovered that her vehicle had been broken into and her purse had been taken while she worked out at the gym.

It was later reported that the victim’s credit card was used at two Concord businesses. The first transaction occurred on 06-23-09 at 1918 hrs at the Cumberland Farms on North Main Street in the amount of $40.25.   The second transaction occurred on the same day at 1929 hrs at the Fort Eddy Road Rite Aid in the amount of $217.48.

The possible suspects were captured on video surveillance using the credit card.  Anyone recognizing the two individuals in the photographs are asked to contact the Concord Police or the Concord Regional Crimeline. 

***No other information is available***

Release Date:  August 6, 2009 - Elderly Alert

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspect(s) in a recent string of crimes including burglary and theft targeting the elderly.

On June 5^th a 92 year old Concord resident reported a theft whereby two white males claimed to be repairing water lines and needed access to the home.  One suspect kept the victim busy while the other entered the residence and removed envelopes containing a substantial amount of cash. The suspects in this incident were driving a light colored pick-up truck. This incident occurred in the South Street area at approximately 2:30 pm.

On August 4^th another 92 year old Concord resident was approached at his home by three white males driving a silver colored Toyota Tacoma pick-up truck possibly displaying a Maine registration.  The suspects claimed to be working for a company installing fencing in the area.  One suspect kept the victim busy while another went into the residence and attempted to remove a small safe. This incident occurred in the Hoit Road area at approximately 11:50 am.

Although no suspects have been identified, evidence has been recovered in relation to these crimes.  These incidents are believed to be related.

The Concord Police Department is asking that if anyone saw suspicious activity in the area during the times noted to call the Concord Police Department or the Concord Regional Crimeline.

Release Date:  July 23, 2009 - Shooting (Pillsbury Street)

The Concord Police Department is looking for assistance from the public in identifying an individual who claimed to have sustained a gunshot wound.

On July 20^th at approximately 7:35 pm officers from the Concord Police Department responded to 52 Pillsbury Street for two white males fighting in the roadway.  Upon arrival, the males who had been fighting had fled the scene.

The responding officers learned from witnesses that during the altercation one of the males brandished a handgun and struck the other with it.  During this exchange the gun discharged.

At approximately 8:49 pm the Concord Police Department received a call from an employee of the Comfort Inn on Hall Street stating that an individual had been in the establishment approximately one half hour earlier complaining of a gunshot wound to the head.  Responding officers learned that an individual wearing a white tank top and a black baseball cap came into the Inn at approximately 7:00 pm.  The individual asked to use the telephone.

The individual told the employee that he had been shot in the head and showed her the wound. The employee indicated that there was blood coming from the wound.  The individual asked that the employee not call an ambulance.  After using the telephone the individual left.

These two incidents appear to be related.  The description of one of the males at the Pillsbury Street incident closely matches that of the person who is seen on video surveillance at the Comfort Inn.  The Concord Police Department has recovered this video from security and is asking the public to assist in identifying the subject depicted in the photographs.

The other individual of interest in this incident is a white male wearing a red polo shirt.  He fled the Pillsbury Street incident in a silver Audi with a green hood. 

***No other information is available***

Release Date:  July 8, 2009 - Credit Card Fraud at Shaw's

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspects in a fraudulent credit card scheme perpetrated against a Concord business.

The fraudulent scheme has occurred at Shaw’s Supermarkets throughout the area between June 25^th and as recent as July 5^th.  On July 1^st the Shaw’s located at 20 D’Amante Drive was targeted by the suspects.  The fraud committed at the Concord Shaw’s resulted in a loss in excess of $1,000.00.  It is alleged that the suspects purchased multiple cartons of cigarettes with fraudulent credit cards.

Evidence has been collected in relation to this investigation. The Concord Police Department has recovered video surveillance from store security of this crime and is requesting the public’s help in identifying three individuals of interest depicted in the video.  The video shows the individuals entering the Concord Shaw’s after 9:27 am on July 1^st.  The video also depicts a vehicle allegedly being used by the suspects in the parking lot. The vehicle appears to be a white four door full size pickup.  The video is in the process of being evaluated and enhanced.

It is believed that the suspects in this incident are active in New Hampshire and Massachusetts and have accounted for over $10,000.00 in losses.  

Release Date:  June 18, 2009 - Criminal Mischief - Irving Station

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspect(s) in an act of vandalism that occurred on Loudon Road in Concord.

On June 5^th between 4:30 pm and 11:30 pm the sign at the Irving gas station located at 231 Loudon Road was damaged.  The large illuminated sign that was damaged is located at roadside. An employee closing the station for the evening noticed and reported the vandalism.  The sign sustained a number of holes as if it was hit multiple times with a hard thrown object.

The estimate of the damage to the sign is approximately $1,000.00.

Evidence has been collected in relation to this investigation.

The Concord Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying the person or persons responsible for this senseless act of vandalism.

Release Date:  June 2, 2009 - Penacook Area Thefts

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspect(s) in a recent string of crimes including burglary and theft in the Penacook Area.

On the morning of Monday May 25^th officers responded to Ty Lane where a number of residents reported that their cars had been broken into overnight.  Further investigation determined that the suspect(s) entered numerous unlocked vehicles and stole various makes and models of GPS navigational units as well as loose change and credit cards.

On May 27^th a resident of Mitchell Road reported a burglary whereby the suspect(s) entered the home sometime during the day and stole a jar of loose change.

On May 31^st a resident on Rosewood Drive reported the theft of a Kayak from their back yard.

Evidence has been recovered in relation to these crimes.  All of these incidents are believed to be related.

Release Date:  May 18, 2009 - Hit & Run

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspect in a recent hit and run accident.

On May 9^th at approximately 10:40 pm Officers of the Concord Police Department responded to the intersection of Route 106 and Pembroke Road to investigate a motor vehicle collision. Officers arriving at the scene learned that two of the vehicles involved had fled the scene.

The victim explained that she was southbound on Route 106 when she stopped for a red light at the intersection with Pembroke Road. The victim stated that she came to a stop behind a red Saturn.  She observed a white Sebring approaching from the rear at a high rate of speed. The Sebring then rear-ended the victim’s black colored Chevrolet.

 The force of the collision pushed the victim’s vehicle into the red Saturn. The victim’s vehicle sustained front-end and rear-end damage. The victim and her passenger were not injured. The red Saturn and the white Chrysler Sebring left the scene of the accident. Both vehicles proceeded through the red light and accelerated southerly on Route 106.

Witnesses at the scene stated that the suspect vehicle, a white Sebring, appeared to accelerate into the victim’s vehicle prior the accident. The white Sebring displayed a twenty day dealer temporary New Hampshire registration.  The Concord Police is seeking to locate the suspect vehicle and identify the operator.

Release Date:  May 8, 2009 - Theft from Vehicles (Curtice Avenue)

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspect(s) in recent thefts from vehicles that have occurred in a residential neighborhood of Concord.

On May 5^th between midnight and 6:45 am two vehicles located on Curtice Avenue were broken into.  Personal property belonging to the owners was removed from both vehicles.  The thefts occurred at 15 and 16 Curtice Ave.

Taken during the thefts were CDs, money and a set of Taylor Made golf clubs.  The clubs were in an orange golf bag.  The golf clubs are valued at $1,800.00.

Evidence was collected at both crime scenes. There are no suspects at this time.  

Release Date:  April 23, 2009 - Hit and Run Accident (Concord Farms)

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspect in a recent hit and run accident that occurred at a Concord business.

The crime, which is under investigation, occurred on March 1^st at 9:00 pm at Concord Farms, 188 Pleasant Street.  A female operating a maroon Subaru drove into the parking lot of the business and parked adjacent to a gas pump. The female attempted to use a Discover card to access the pump.  The Discover card was refused at the pump.  The female then went into the store and was told by the clerk that they did not accept Discover cards at the pump.

The suspect, a white female, proceeded back to her vehicle.  As the suspect was leaving the lot she backed up her vehicle, striking a gas pump.  The suspect and a male passenger got out of the vehicle and looked at the damage.  Both individuals then got back into the vehicle and drove off.

Evidence has been collected in relation to this investigation. The gas pump sustained damage in excess of $3,000.00.

The Concord Police Department has recovered video surveillance from the store and parking lot of this crime and is asking the public to assist in identifying the suspect.

Release Date:  March 31, 2009 - Burglary at Coles Appliance Center

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspect(s) in the recent burglary at Coles Appliance Center, 254 Sheep Davis Road (Rt. 106) Concord, NH

On Monday 3/30/09 the Concord NH Police Department responded to Cole’s Appliance Center, 254 Sheep Davis Road (Rt. 106), for the report of a burglary that had occurred sometime over the weekend.  Further investigation suggests that the burglary most likely occurred late Sunday night (3/29/09) into early Monday morning (3/30/09).

Entry was made through the back door of the warehouse portion of the store and numerous appliances were stolen to include refrigerators, washers, dryers, over the range microwaves and air-conditioning units.  All of the items were in their original boxes.  It appears that a large white box truck was used in the burglary.  This truck was stolen from the Community Action Program at #2 Industrial Park Drive in Concord. The truck was recovered on Commerce Way in Pembroke NH, just a few miles from the burglary.  It was empty at the time of recovery.  Evidence suggests that the suspects may have unloaded the stolen property onto another box truck that may have been stolen from a business in the area of Commerce Way.

Release Date:  March 13, 2009 - Robbery/Assault (Allison Street)

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspect in a recent Robbery and Assault of a 28 year old Concord woman that occurred on Allison Street, Concord.

On March 10^th at approximately 9:20 pm the victim had left work and was walking home when she was attacked.  The victim was attacked from behind as she walked on Allison Street near Broadway.  The victim was brought to the ground by the assailant.  The assailant demanded money and forcibly obtained a small amount.

The suspect attempted to choke the victim but she was able to fight him off.  A vehicle approaching caused the perpetrator to flee the area on foot.  The victim sustained minor injuries as a result of this incident.  The assailant may have sustained a facial injury as a result of the victim fighting back.  Evidence has been collected in relation to this investigation.

The suspect is described as a white male between the ages of 25-30.  He is described as being 5’10”, weighing approximately 180 lbs.  The suspect had a crew cut type haircut with brown hair and a goatee type beard that displayed a few days growth.  The suspect spoke with a deep voice.

The Concord Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying the person responsible for this incident.

Release Date:  March 12, 2009 - Burglary (Penacook School)

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspect(s) in the recent burglary of a Penacook school.

Between 4:00 pm on March 3^rd and 7:00 am on March 4^th the Washington Street School located at 26 Washington Street was burglarized. The burglary was discovered by the principal arriving for work.

Entry was gained into the school through unknown means. Various rooms and desks within the school were entered and gone through.  Evidence was collected from the scene. 

The school reported that a Canon Digital Video Camcorder, a Canon Powershot Camera, a set of keys and a small amount of US currency were taken in the burglary.  The combined value of the items taken is in excess of $500.00.

The interior of the school also received damage as a result of acts of vandalism. The cost of the repairs is not known at this time.

There are no suspects.  

Release Date:  March 6, 2009 - Burglary (MVHS)

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspect(s) in a recent burglary of a Penacook school.

Between February 20^th and March 3^rd Merrimack Valley High School located at 106 Village Street was burglarized. The burglary was discovered by teachers returning from February school vacation.

Entry was gained into the school through unknown means. Evidence was collected from the scene. 

The school reported that three (3) Apple Mac Book laptops were taken in the burglary.  The combined value of the items taken is in excess of $2,400.00.  The suspect(s) also committed acts of vandalism while in the school by smearing feces on computer screens located in the auditorium.

There are no suspects at this time.  

Release Date:  February 20, 2009 - Theft of Propane Tanks

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspect(s) in a recent theft.

On February 17^th at approximately 12:20 pm an Officer from the Concord Police Department met with an employee of Irving located at 231 Loudon Road in reference to a theft of propane tanks.  The employee explained that while outside the business cleaning up, she noticed that the lock to the propane cage had been cut off and a number of propane tanks were missing.

Evidence has been collected in relation to this investigation.  The Concord Police Department has recovered video surveillance from store security of this crime. The incident occurred at approximately 1:26 am on February 17^th.  The video shows a white “newer style” Jeep with black molding pull alongside the propane cage.  The vehicle also had a yellow light affixed to its roof. After a brief stop the vehicle proceeds out of the parking lot onto Loudon Road with its headlights off.  

The Police Department is looking to identify this vehicle and its occupants. The video is in the process of being evaluated and enhanced.  

Irving reports that eight (8) Ameri-Gas propane tanks were taken in the theft. Each tank can hold fifteen (15) pounds of propane and has a value of $59.99.

Release Date:  January 28, 2009 - Tool Theft at Sears

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying a person of interest in a recent theft of merchandise that occurred at a Concord business.

The crime under investigation occurred on January 26^th at 8:00 pm at Sears, 270 Loudon Road, at the Steeplegate Mall.  The suspect in this incident is a white female.  She is accused of taking hundreds of dollars worth of hand tools from store displays.  The suspect exited the store without paying for the merchandise.

Evidence has been collected in relation to this investigation.  Sears is in the process of determining the exact amount of the loss.  Most of the tools taken in the commission of this crime were Craftsman brand.

The Concord Police Department has recovered video surveillance from store security of this crime and is asking the public to assist in identifying an individual of interest depicted in the photographs.

The photos provided with this release show a white female in Sears on January 26 at 8:00 pm.  

Release Date:  January 15, 2009 - Residential Burglary

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspect(s) in a recent burglary of a Concord residence.

Between 12:30 pm and 4:00 pm on January 14^th the residence located at 166 West Parish Road was burglarized.  A resident at that address reported the crime to the Concord Police Department upon returning home and finding the residence unsecured.  

Entry was gained into the residence by breaking a window. Evidence was collected from the scene. 

The resident reported that a XBOX 360 was taken from the residence during the burglary.  The combined value of the XBOX is approximately $300.00.

There are no suspects at this time.  

Release Date:  January 9, 2009 - GNC Burglary

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspect in the recent burglary of a local business.

On December 26^th the GNC Nutrition Center located at 40 Fort Eddy Road was burglarized. The burglary was discovered by an employee of an adjoining business arriving for work. The employee noticed that a glass entrance door had been broken and notified the police.

The investigation revealed that entry to GNC was gained by smashing the entrance door with a hard object. The crime occurred at 2:32 am and is captured on video. Evidence was collected from the scene.  GNC reported that merchandise and a large amount of cash were taken during the commission of this crime.

The Concord Police Department has recovered video surveillance from store security of this crime and is asking the public to assist in identifying the suspect depicted in the photographs. The photos show a white male in GNC on December 26^th at approximately 2:32 am.

Release Date:  December 24, 2008 - Apothecary Express Pharmacy Burglary

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspect(s) in a recent burglary of a local business.

Between 8:00 pm on Monday December 8^th and 2:53 am on Tuesday December 9^th the Apothecary Express Pharmacy located at 121 Loudon Road was burglarized. The burglary was reported to the Concord Police Department by an alarm company.

The investigation revealed that force was used to gain entry to the pharmacy. Evidence was collected from the scene. 

Apothecary Express Pharmacy reported that cash and prescription drugs were taken during the commission of this crime. The value of the prescription drugs is estimated to be in excess of thirteen thousand dollars ($13,000.00)

There are no suspects at this time. The Concord Police Department is asking that if anyone saw suspicious activity in the area during the time noted to call the Concord Police Department or the Concord Regional Crimeline.

Release Date:  November 13, 2008 - Burglary at Concord Cooperative Market

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspect(s) in the recent burglary of a local business.

Between 11:00 pm on Sunday, November 9^th and 4:50 am on Monday, November 10^th the Concord Cooperative Market located at 24 South Main Street was burglarized.  The burglary was discovered by an employee arriving for work. The employee noticed that a side entrance door had been breached and notified the police.

The investigation revealed that entry to the Concord Cooperative Market was gained by breaking the entrance door on the south side of building.  Evidence was collected from the scene. 

Concord Cooperative Market reported that a gray safe and a large amount of cash were taken during the commission of this crime. The safe was taken from an interior office.

There are no suspects at this time. The Concord Police Department is asking that if anyone saw suspicious activity in the area during the time noted, please call the Concord Police Department or the Concord Regional Crimeline.

Release Date:  August 1, 2008 - Burglary (Dakin Street)

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspect(s) in a recent burglary.

On 7/25/08 at approximately 6:41 pm an Officer from the Concord Police Department responded to 15 Dakin Street upon receiving a complaint that an apartment had been broken into and guns had been stolen.  The apartment had been secure but entry was gained through unknown means. The victim indicated that the cost to replace the guns would be approximately two thousand dollars.

The burglary occurred between 7:00 am on the 19^th and 6:41 pm on the 25^th.  The scene was processed for evidence.

Stolen from the apartment were the following items:

·        Two HI Point .45 cal semi-automatic handguns

·        A HI Point 9mm carbine

·        A Mossberg 12 gauge shotgun

·        A Rossi rifle/shotgun combination

No other items were reported stolen in this incident.

Release Date:  July 1, 2008 - Arson

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspect(s) in an act of arson.

The arson occurred at Transformer Service, Inc. (TSI), 74 Regional Drive. The fire was discovered by an employee arriving for work at 5:00 am on June 26^th. The employee discovered one of the company’s vehicles on fire when he arrived for work. The vehicle was identified as a white 2001 Chevrolet van. The heat from the fire also damaged a vehicle nearby. The second vehicle was described as a white 2003 Ford F750 truck. The Chevrolet was a total loss while the Ford sustained moderate damage.  An estimate of the damage to both vehicles is expected to exceed $ 11,000.00.

The Chevrolet was last used on June 25^th and was parked at the location discovered at approximately 7:00 pm. The vehicle was parked adjacent to a garage on TSI property.

This is a joint investigation being conducted by personnel from both the Concord Police and Fire Departments. Evidence has been collected in relation to this investigation. The fire has been deemed suspicious by investigators.

Release Date:  April 28, 2008 - Attempted Robbery

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspect in a recent attempted robbery.

On April 28^th   at approximately 3:30 pm, Officers of the Concord Police Department responded to The Medicine Store, 74 South Main Street for a reported Attempted Robbery that had just occurred where the lone male subject fled on foot.  Officers immediately began checking the area but did not locate the individual.  The individual was described as:

White male possibly between 35-40 years of age

Approximately 5’10” to 6’02” tall

Weighing approximately 180 pounds

Wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt with the hood pulled up,

baggy blue jeans, dark colored baseball hat with an unknown logo on it,

dark colored sunglasses and several days growth of reddish/blond colored facial hair/beard

The subject had been into the store approximately 45 minutes before this incident asking how many Oxycontin that the store kept in stock.  Upon being told a low number, the subject left.  When he arrived the second time he told the clerk that he had a handgun and demanded that the clerk place all of the Oxycontins into a plastic bag that the assailant provided.  The assailant and the male clerk got into a brief struggle after which the assailant left on foot.

No weapon was seen or shown during this incident and there were no injuries reported.  A composite drawing has been done and has been sent with this release.

Release Date:  March 6, 2008 - Burglary

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspect(s) in a recent burglary.

Between the evening hours of March 3^rd to the early morning hours of March 4^th Queen Nails located at 239 Loudon Road, was burglarized.  The burglary was discovered by an employee arriving for work at approximately 9:00 am on March 4^th.  There was forced entry into the building and money was taken. 

It appears the suspect(s) may have been familiar with the business.  The suspect(s) gained entry by breaking a door.  The perpetrators vandalized the business by causing extensive damage within.  The cost of the repairs will be in the thousands of dollars.

Nothing else appeared to have been taken.  Evidence was collected from the scene.

The building was evacuated briefly by the Concord Fire Department because of a chemical spill that was discovered while Concord Police Officers were securing the crime scene.  Three Concord Police Officers suffered exposure as a result of that spill.  None of the Officers required medical treatment.

Release Date:  January 11, 2008 - Fraud/Identity Theft

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspects in a recent fraud/identity theft case.

On 12/28/2007 two females entered businesses in Concord, NH and are suspected of committing theft.  The incidents occurred at Cassie’s Bridal and Gift Shop located at 41 North Main Street and an office located at the Pillsbury Building on the Concord Hospital Campus.

The thefts occurred during the afternoon hours.   During the two incidents, only one employee was on duty at the time.  One suspect distracted the employee by engaging in conversation and asking questions.  Meanwhile, the second suspect entered the employees’ office area, eventually stealing the employee’s credit cards, driver’s license, and social security card.

The victims’ credit cards were used at assorted retail stores in Londonderry, Manchester, and Bedford, NH.  The cards were fraudulently used to purchase merchandise before the victims discovered that their credit cards were missing.

The Concord Police are seeking to identify the two female suspects in this case.  The photographs below depict the suspects entering a retail store prior to using one of the stolen credit cards. 

Release Date: December 17, 2005 - Arson/Homicide

The Concord Police Department is asking the public for their assistance with information relating to the fire which caused Robert McMillan's death.

Attorney General Kelly A. Ayotte, Concord Police Chief Jerome K. Madden, New Hampshire State Fire Marshal J. William Degnan, and Concord Fire Chief Christopher Pope report that the cause of the fire at 282-284 North State Street in Concord has been ruled an arson, and the death of 84 year old Robert McMillan has been ruled a homicide. 

Police and fire officials responded to 282-284 North State Street in Concord at approximately 12:30 a.m. on December 9, 2005, after receiving a report of a structure fire at that location.   Emergency personnel subsequently removed Robert McMillan from the residence, and transported him to Concord Hospital.  He was then medflighted to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he later died.  An autopsy was subsequently conducted by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Massachusetts.  The cause of Robert McMillan’s death was ruled to be thermal injury, and the manner of his death was ruled a homicide.

Law enforcement agencies continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fire which caused Mr. McMillan’s death.  Anyone with information relating to the fire should call the Concord Police Department at (603) 225-8600.  If individuals wish to remain anonymous they may call the Concord Regional Crimeline at (603) 226-3100.